Illinois Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze (Senior Freeze)

Illinois Department of Revenue

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Illinois Senior Freeze prevents property tax increases for qualifying senior homeowners in Bradley. Once approved, your home's assessed value is frozen at the base year level, protecting against assessment increases. Must be 65+, have household income under $65,000, and have lived in home at least one year.

Typical annual tax savings for qualifying seniors based on avoided assessment increases

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Freezes assessed value to prevent tax increases
  • Must be age 65+ and have household income under $65,000
  • Must have owned and lived in home for 1+ years
  • Must reapply annually by June 30
  • Works with Senior Citizens Exemption

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(217) 782-3336

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Must reapply annually by June 30

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